Yes, and then became enmeshed in the Eastern Mediterranean in the aftermath of
macedonia becoming involved in the Second Punic War on Carthage's side.
The Island of Sicily , North Africa and the western Mediterranean sea .
After winning the Wars, Rome was strong enough to turn east into Greek territories.
Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.
Rome became dominant in the Western Mediterranean and, based on the power it had developed in the Punic Wars, developed aspirations for Eastern Europe
Rome now dominated the Mediterranean .
The primary outcome of Rome winning the Punic wars was mastery of the western Mediterranean and its lucrative trade. Secondary positive outcomes for Rome was the addition of territory-- Spain, Sicily, and southern Italy; they were also able to expand eastward as they entered into a war with Phillip of Macedonia.
The war was fought between Rome and Carthage. Basically the 3 wars resulted in the destruction of Carthage and the Romans gained the territories of Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Africa and also Spain.In short it played a major role in the expansion of the roman empire
Western Front
Western Bulldogs!
They were competitors for superiority in the Western Mediterranean area. After winning each of the first two Punic Wars, Rome imposed heavy penalties on the Carthaginians, but the latter were such successful traders they bounced back. Rome decided to end them for good and after winning the 3rd Punic War, destroyed the city and sold the surviving population into slavery.
Winning the Second Punic War made them the superpower of the Mediterranean. Augustus's ascension ended the Republic.
The Romans , after winning the Punic Wars over their rival Carthage , ruled over the Mediterranean Sea .